Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰

🔸Mother 🔸Medical Scientist in DOHaD 🔸Healthy beginnings today. Healthier generations tomorrow 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨🤰👶🤱 🔸Certified QiGong teacher 🔸Art Enthusiast

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

More on how fatherhood changes men’s bodies & brains 👉 https://t.co/kOaxTLKIjX

[Brad Wilcox @BradWilcoxIFS]

"Men who prioritize fatherhood may lose some sleep, gain some extra weight & enjoy less free time, but they can also discover a richer life with greater meaning, purpose & connection. And when it comes to brain health and mental fitness, becoming a father is one of the best things you can do." https://t.co/ddL9y5Ncci

[Brad Wilcox @BradWilcoxIFS]

New study: Did the introduction of the iPhone causally reduce fertility?

Yes, by more than 1/3.

New study: https://t.co/KUTyAJxGlJ

[CNN @CNN]

After the drastic change in guidance to no longer keep allergenic foods away from babies until 1 to 3 years of age and instead introduce them by 6 months of age, the prevalence of egg allergy among children fell by more than 17% in a new study published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. https://t.co/DAYqlFom8N

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

Late preterm birth (34 - 36 weeks) is often overlooked because these babies appear healthy. Although they make up the majority of preterm births, they remain largely under-recognised.

However, awareness should be increased that development isn’t complete when a baby appears ready.

Three weeks can significantly influence the development of the brain, lungs, immune system, metabolism and more

The final weeks of pregnancy are crucial in establishing the foundation for lifelong health.

https://t.co/qvGcetEDg3

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

In a world of sodas, juices, and sweet drinks...

What are we teaching children's taste buds?

Many drinks marketed to children
are designed to be sweet.

Their taste buds learn to expect it.

But hydration doesn't have to come from sugar.

Water comes first.
So do water-rich foods.
And sometimes, so can herbal infusions.

A cup can offer a world of flavours
and traditions.

🔘Chamomile.
🔘Rooibos.
🔘Peppermint.
🔘Lemon balm.
🔘Verbena.
🔘Fennel.
🔘Barley.
🔘Anise.

Or naturally fruity infusions:

🔘Rosehip.
🔘Hibiscus.
🔘Red date.
🔘Dried apple.
🔘Pomegranate.
🔘Loomi.

No added sugar required.

Unlike many soft drinks,
These drinks offer more than hydration

bringing natural flavours, vitamins,
and plant compounds to the cup.

You are more than replacing one sweet drink with another.

Every sip teaches and shapes what children might crave tomorrow.

Sometimes the healthiest shift
Isn't adding something new. It's replacing what no longer serves us.

🔆 If offering infusions to toddlers and children, choose caffeine-free options and serve them weak and lukewarm.

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Embryo organoids made from stem cells are enabling scientists to recreate early pregnancy in the lab, unlocking treatments for infertility, miscarriage and pre-eclampsia https://t.co/Zn0c9BBcmx

[Medical Xpress @medical_xpress]

A trace element measured in blood tracked with autism symptom severity—and with changes in the brain’s white matter. @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/2m3dXrsKTq

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

Our environment is only one part of the equation (an important one), but just a part. Find out why the microbiome of our children has changed.👉 https://t.co/cQOhDNFD3X

[Psychology Today @PsychToday]

Microbes in our gut help protect us from pathogens and play a key role in digestion. New research suggests the world's most widely used herbicide could be altering these beneficial bacteria—an effect researchers say warrants further study. @Psychobiotic https://t.co/AYODMSOKRm

[Sky News @SkyNews]

It's more dangerous giving birth now than it was 40 years ago, and the number of mothers suffering severe injuries is on the rise.

Ahead of key reports into the state of maternity care, @skysarahjane
joins mothers and workers in a labour ward to get their experiences

[PsyPost.org @PsyPost]

When children watch their parents interact, their brains sync up with the adults via an invisible biological alignment. A new scanning study reveals that this synchronization provides a vital pathway for emotional learning and protects kids against… https://t.co/oSw8fWmM9g

[Interesting STEM @InterestingSTEM]

Why every drop counts- Breast Milk

Any amount of time spent breastfeeding or pumping, no matter the quantity is worth it for your baby. The impact it can have on their immune system and development is simply incredible!

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

Movement and exercise offer numerous benefits not only for mothers but also for babies in the long term. 👉 https://t.co/lba3iNetkG

[Medical Xpress @medical_xpress]

Long stretches of sitting during pregnancy tracked with a much higher chance of complications—and even light movement seemed to shift the odds. @JAMA_current https://t.co/5oB0i9425S

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

If mothers tailor milk to their offspring's needs, including sex, it alters how we think about early-life nutrition.
👉 https://t.co/9BXoh30gFf

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https://t.co/VNHqOfkGFf

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

The birth rate is dropping in every country on Earth, @DKThomp writes. He spoke with the economist Jesús Fernández-Villaverde about why the birth rate is dropping, why it matters, and just how steep the decline is likely to get: https://t.co/ZG1rRtWHyT

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Even toddlers experience the joy of giving.

Evidence: When kids under 2 share a snack with a puppet, they exude enthusiasm. They actually smile bigger and laugh more after giving a treat than getting one for themselves.

Kindness is a fundamental source of happiness.

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

Here are the many effects of spanking 👉 https://t.co/SDs4RFTXsN

[New York Post @nypost]

Shocking number of millennial and Gen Z parents spank their kids, study says: 'Necessary to raise a child properly' https://t.co/5bXRqN4d0p

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

And its impact on future generations before conception 👉 https://t.co/Zq4vZHxqZI

[Frank Lipman MD @DrFrankLipman]

Researchers reviewing decades of evidence conclude that alcohol plays a major role in disease and injury, affecting everything from the immune system to the brain and heart.
https://t.co/D9TKX4vL52

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

RETHINKING BIRTH POSITIONS🤰🏽⬇️ 🔸Many women today are unaware that they have options.

🔸This isn’t about rejecting modern healthcare. It’s about recognising your choices.

🔸Because birth is not a one-size-fits-all matter. And you deserve to be involved in how it happens.

💾Save this for when you need it.

👉 We are programmed before we are born. Follow Dr Nauf AlBendar for insights on DOHaD and how preconception, pregnancy, birth, postnatal care, and early childhood shape lifelong physical and mental health.
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[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

‘Never miss a good chance to shut up.’ - Will Rogers

[Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD 🤰 @thewombeffect]

QUOTE OF THE DAY 🙇‍♀ Litel Spyr
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